When is race season in Bristol?
November is the busiest month for races in Bristol, with 2 of the 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Rhode Island · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Bristol, Rhode Island
Upcoming running races in and near Bristol, Rhode Island - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
5 upcoming races · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Bristol races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026Colt State Park Half Marathon Bristol, RIFrom $88Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026"I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5k Bristol, RIFrom $35Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Annual Hangover Classic 5 Miler Bristol, RIFrom $35Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Independence Rhode Race Bristol, RIFrom $55Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island Bristol, RIRegistration opens Nov 1From $35Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Bristol. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Bristol
Are Bristol races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Bristol with published results, the typical median finish is around 49:04, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Bristol?
Browse Bristol run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.